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#4818 of 9,539 schools in CA
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
School · Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District · San Fernando, CA
A charter school in San Fernando, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13330 Vaughn St., San Fernando, CA 91340
- Math 23% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vaughn Next Century Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Fernando), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,124
Median home value
$624,900
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Delphi Academy of Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of International Studies/humanitiesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| St Genevieve High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 982 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is listed in Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is a public school in San Fernando, CA, part of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center District, serving approximately 2,738 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,818 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
What grades does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center serve?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 2,738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vaughn Next Century Learning Center rank in CA?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center ranks #4,818 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vaughn Next Century Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Vaughn Next Century Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vaughn Next Century Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vaughn Next Century Learning Center?
97.0% of students at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (818) 896-7461
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 91340)
- 33,750
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91340; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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